Mode hinting and switching

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7002558
APP PUB NO 20020080126A1
SERIAL NO

09741107

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The present invention relates to switching modes of an input device based on events. The invention detects events that suggest that the user does not want to continue with a present mode of the input device and switches to another operation mode. The detection and response to user inputs simplifies the user's interactions with the system. In some embodiments, the user may be asked prior to switching modes for confirmation. The present invention may be used with limited input devices including styluses.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jarrett, Robert Snohomish, WA 28 883
Jones, F David Redmond, WA 42 2238
Keely, Leroy B Portola Valley, CA 96 8972

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